Differences between British English and American words (vocabulary) (2024)

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Differences between
British English and American English

Clothes

In the UK, we would be embarrassed if people saw our pants. why?

British English	American English
Trousers	Pants
Pants / Underwear / Knickers	Underwear / panties
briefs/underpants	shorts/jockey shorts
Jumper / Pullover / Sweater / Jersey	Sweater
Pinafore Dress	Jumper
Vest	Undershirt
Waistcoat	Vest
Wellington Boots / Wellies	Galoshes
Mac (slang for Macintosh)	Rain Coat
Plimsolls	Gym Shoes
Trainers	Sneakers
Braces	Suspenders
Suspenders	Holds up stockings
Dressing Gown	Robe
Nappy	Diaper
Pinny / Apron	Apron
Polo Neck	Turtle Neck
Dressing Gown	Bath Robe
Swimming costume / Cozzy	Bathing Suit
Dungarees	Overalls
dressing-gown	bathrobe
bootlace/shoelace	shoestring
bowler/hard hat	derby

British and American Vocabulary
Clothes	Parts of a Car
At School	In and around the House
On the Road	People
Buildings / Shops	Sport
Let's Eat!	A- Z British to American
British and American Spellings

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